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Old 11-04-2009, 11:15 AM
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My wheel wells are ruined as a result of the 205/55/16 tires. I need to change to 50's.
I did some physics calculations and it really wouldn't affect my speedometer so much. It would be off by less than 1mph.
 
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Old 11-04-2009, 06:01 PM
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I also have 205/55 16s...do your fenders look like this????

Clearance from the rim to the fender is 5"

...and no making fun of my bald tires, I like to smoke them.
 
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Old 11-04-2009, 06:18 PM
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You betcha they do. The insides are all worn out as well.

edit: not quite as bad as yours, but yeah, mine are still pretty trashed.
 
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Old 11-04-2009, 07:18 PM
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Holy Hell! Mine aren't even close to that! I tuck a few inches when I have a full load. Never that bad....
 
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Old 11-04-2009, 07:41 PM
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Yep, mine look exactly like that. Legendsecko87, better change to 50's soon
 
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Old 11-04-2009, 08:47 PM
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If I go with 16's on my wagon, which I most likely will, I'm going with the 50's.

I'm thinking about finding some Geminis for my wagon. Something from the 200 era.
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 12:08 AM
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Hmm, I don't see any damage though! I haven't felt any or anything! perhaps my rear fenders have been rolled? :P
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 01:13 AM
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I believe GTJordan on turbobricks is thinking about selling a set of Geminis

BTW... you guys should roll your fenders. rubbing at high speeds is super dangerous.
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 01:17 AM
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I've never rubbed before. My fenders looks normal. haha
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by TIPSP
I believe GTJordan on turbobricks is thinking about selling a set of Geminis

BTW... you guys should roll your fenders. rubbing at high speeds is super dangerous.
There's a guy local to me who has some Geminis that I'm gonna test fit to see how I like them. I want something different, something not pegs or volans.
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Legendsecko87
I've never rubbed before. My fenders looks normal. haha

Whats your rim to fender measurement?????
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by gilber33
There's a guy local to me who has some Geminis that I'm gonna test fit to see how I like them. I want something different, something not pegs or volans.
if you dont like them or they dont fit... Please let me know. I would like a set. They are pretty rare and kind of expensive. just make sure they have the center caps with them...
 
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Old 11-05-2009, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by TIPSP
if you dont like them or they dont fit... Please let me know. I would like a set. They are pretty rare and kind of expensive. just make sure they have the center caps with them...
Yeah, I was looking in the fs section on tb and they're super expensive. These one come with caps. We're going to test fit em this weekend and they're still for sale. So I'll see how I like them on an 850.
 
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Old 11-06-2009, 01:36 AM
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Bi-Xenon Projectors are sex.

I'll get everybody's picture's soon. And a few updates for me
 
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Old 11-06-2009, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by TIPSP
if you dont like them or they dont fit... Please let me know. I would like a set. They are pretty rare and kind of expensive. just make sure they have the center caps with them...
I think I found some other wheels, I shouldn't be buying wheels right now, but I bought some Tethys. $358.........shipped.


Originally Posted by Legendsecko87
Bi-Xenon Projectors are sex.

I'll get everybody's picture's soon. And a few updates for me
Pictures or GTFO. haha
 
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Old 11-06-2009, 01:29 PM
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Somebody please measure their rim to fender for me...I am about to start crying and you dont want to see a grown man cry.
 
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Old 11-16-2009, 10:05 AM
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Who wanted my old PNP switch?

Switched out the bad *** Bearing for a good *** bearing. This thing rides like a dream now!

Pictures soon, damn phone doesn't work on computer... I promise Boxpin!
 
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Old 11-16-2009, 11:59 AM
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[quote=gilber33;191135]I think I found some other wheels, I shouldn't be buying wheels right now, but I bought some Tethys. $358.........shipped.




Are you interested in offing your Tethys?
 
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Old 11-16-2009, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by boxpin



Are you interested in offing your Tethys?
You looking for some new wheels or something?
 
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Old 11-16-2009, 11:33 PM
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Damn
Oil
Cap
Gasket
Bad

Ordered
3
From
IPD


ALong
With
CV Boots.
 
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